A public inquiry into the regeneration of the Welsh Streets is getting underway on Tuesday 17 June in Liverpool.

Under the plans, 271 homes will be demolished to be replaced by 154 new houses, and 37 terraced properties – including the former home of Beatle Ringo Starr – will be refurbished.

According to the Liverpool Express, the hearing will also look at plans by the council to compulsorily purchase the last eight of the 311 interests needed to deliver phases one and two of the £15m scheme. Three have already been cleared, two are residential properties and three are commercial units. Five are vacant.


Assistant Mayor and Cabinet Member for housing, Councillor Ann O'Byrne, said: "Our plans were supported by more than 70 percent of local people following a thorough and detailed consultation, so we will be making a strong and powerful case on their behalf at the inquiry.

"The residents of the Welsh Streets have waited far too long for regeneration. They have shown real determination, resilience and fantastic community spirit, to fight for a future where boarded-up, derelict properties are replaced by modern, family homes.

"Some are living in damp, cold conditions and it is having a major impact on their health. It is absolutely heartbreaking, and we are committed to delivering this project as quickly as possible, if we get the outcome the local community so desires."